In this episode of the Muzilog Magazine Podcast , we talk with soul singer Anissa “Bigg Sexyy” Hampton , whose dynamic and versatile voice is making a big impact on today’s Southern Soul and Blues scene. Anissa shares her story, from singing at age three to performing on stages across the South with a voice that blends Blues, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, and Opera. She talks about being from Chicago all the way to developing her style in Jackson, Mississippi, and the passion behind he

Photo credit: Hoseon Sohn Miss Grit—the New York-based, Korean-American musician Margaret Sohn (they/she)—announces their new album, Under My Umbrella, will be released April 24th via Mute, and shares the magnetic new single, “Stranger.” Sohn is a bold experimentalist and architect of sculptural texture, known for deftly moving between analogue and digital, guitar and synths, and creating an immersive cosmos of sound with futuristic frameworks for their searching introspectio

Photographer: Katja Ruge Phew and Danielle de Picciotto - two singular voices from the avant-garde - have released their first collaboration, Paper Masks, out now on limited edition jellyfish colored vinyl, CD and digitally via Mute. Listen to Paper Masks HERE . Developing quietly over nearly five years, what began as an experiment between friends gradually evolved into a full-length album that fuses Phew’s electronics and vocals with Danielle de Picciotto’s poetry and voice.

JakoJako, Berlin-based modular synthesist Sibel Koçer, marks today’s Lunar New Year with Tết 41 (Remixes, Pt.1), remixes by Rolando and Elin Piel of tracks from her latest album, Tết 41, out now limited-edition vinyl and digitally via Mute. Pt. 2 will follow next month, alongside an ambient live set at Hackney Church on March 21st, with fellow Mute artist Alessandro Cortini. Taking its name from Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), Tết 41 – which catalogues her journey to Vietnam

In this insightful and empowering conversation, Dr. Cherry-Ann Joseph-Hislop, author of Beyond the Bell, sits down with host Shadé Archer to discuss her newly released book and the inspiration behind it. Drawing from her expertise and lived experiences, Dr. Hislop shares practical strategies for supporting neurodiverse children both at home and in school. She explores key themes from Beyond the Bell, including fostering emotional resilience, building independence, managing sc

French-Haitian singer and global pop artist Naïka returns with “ONE TRACK MIND,” a bright, island-infused Konpa track that captures the instant heartbreak gives way to clarity. The track serves as the final preview of her highly anticipated debut album ECLESIA, arriving February 20, and further solidifies Naïka’s place as one of pop’s most compelling new global voices. Built on buoyant rhythms and sunlit melodies, “ONE TRACK MIND” reframes heartbreak as forward motion. Naïka

“New York Strong” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a living, breathing force embodied by Monique Nikkole. A Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter with an honorary doctorate and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Monique’s résumé spans far beyond music. She’s a marathon runner, real estate investor, lifestyle and fitness entrepreneur, concert promoter, and founder of her own music imprint, CoCo Tunes Publishing INC. Her career is a masterclass in reinvention, proof that ambi